2017 Jeep Wrangler — Known Issues & Recalls

Your ABS (anti-lock braking system) module stopped working about 25 months ago, and a warning light on your dashboard stays on whenever you start the vehicle. Without ABS working, your brakes lack an important safety feature designed to help prevent accidents. Your dealer told you the part is on back order, leaving you without this critical safety system while you wait for a replacement.

Your rear brake caliper keeps locking up even after multiple repairs. You've already replaced four rear calipers, rotors, brake pads, and hoses, plus two sets of front calipers, rotors, pads, and hoses, but the problem persists. This is a safety hazard that's becoming costly and recurring. The issue likely involves a defective brake line, master cylinder, or proportioning valve that's causing pressure to build up in the rear brakes.

Your brake hoses are collapsing, which prevents brake fluid from returning to the master cylinder and causes your brakes to lock up. You've had to replace brake hoses, calipers, and rotors multiple times on both the front and rear brakes, costing hundreds of dollars each time. The fix will likely involve replacing the brake hoses with parts that won't collapse, and possibly inspecting the brake system to prevent future failures.

Your ABS (anti-lock brake) control module isn't working properly and keeps triggering a warning light on your dashboard even after the code is cleared. The problem causes your brakes to engage in ABS ratchet mode unpredictably, even at slow speeds, and when braking downhill your vehicle slides instead of stopping smoothly—creating a serious risk of losing brake control and entering traffic. Jeep has been re-engineering the replacement module for two years with no part available for purchase. Fixing this requires replacing the ABS control module itself.

Your ABS control module has failed, leaving your ABS and skid control systems inoperative and triggering multiple brake warning lights on your dashboard. This happened at 63,000 miles, and the owner reports this is a known issue affecting many vehicles. The repair will require replacement of the ABS control module, though parts have been difficult to obtain.

Your ABS (anti-lock braking) module has failed, which triggered warning lights on your dashboard. Your mechanic confirmed the ABS module needs replacement, but Jeep doesn't offer a repair—only expensive replacement options. Until you get this fixed, your brakes will work like older vehicles without anti-lock technology, which means they're less responsive in emergency stops. The repair will require replacing the ABS module, which is a complex electrical component in your brake system.

Your fuel tank won't stop accepting fuel when full, causing gasoline to spill out during refueling — a serious fire hazard. The fuel tank control valve (which prevents overfilling) appears to be broken and may also allow fuel to leak if your vehicle rolls over. A fuel leak combined with an ignition source could cause a fire.

Your Jeep's oil filter housing is made of plastic, which isn't designed to handle repeated cycles of hot oil and cold weather exposure. Over time, this plastic housing can crack from the temperature stress. A cracked housing could lead to oil leaks and engine damage if not addressed.

Your fuel tank has a small crack in the valve control valve, which is allowing fuel vapors to leak out. This is reducing your fuel efficiency and triggering a check engine light related to your vehicle's emissions system. The repair will likely involve replacing the damaged valve or fuel tank component to seal the leak.

Your manual transmission is shedding internal parts — specifically pieces that appear to be from the synchronizer — which you can see in the fluid when you change it. There are no warning lights or messages to alert you to this problem. A sudden transmission failure could startle you and potentially cause an accident. The fix will likely require rebuilding or replacing the manual transmission.

Your transmission unexpectedly shifted out of reverse on its own while driving. Two different mechanics diagnosed transmission failure and recommended replacement, but the problem returned within weeks of the first repair. You discovered the transmission had already been replaced by the previous owner at under 10,000 miles, and now it's failing again at 37,000 miles. The transmission may need to be replaced again, or the underlying cause of repeated transmission failure may need to be investigated.

Your ABS braking system failed with a C2200 error code, and the replacement module is on backorder for over a year with no availability at Chrysler/Jeep dealers or other suppliers. This is a safety concern since your anti-lock brakes won't function properly, and no repair shop can fix it until the part becomes available. You may need to have the replacement module ordered and installed once inventory is replenished, or explore alternative repair solutions with independent shops.

Your 2017 Jeep Wrangler's ABS (anti-lock brake) module failed while you were driving, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly and then jerk intermittently as if you were pressing the brake pedal without actually doing so. An independent service center has confirmed the problem, and the ABS warning light came on along with other warning lights. The ABS module needs to be replaced, which involves purchasing the part ($371.70) and paying for installation and programming ($490.00 plus tax), though the part may take 6 months to 2 years to become available due to supply shortages.

Your clock spring has failed, which is the component that allows your steering wheel controls to work properly. As a result, your horn, cruise control buttons on the steering wheel, and the audio controls (volume and channel paddles) no longer function. Your airbag system may also be affected since the clock spring is part of that safety system. The clock spring will need to be replaced, and the airbag system should be inspected to ensure it's functioning correctly.

Your front fenders are coming loose and flying off while driving due to faulty plastic clips holding them in place, which is dangerous to other vehicles on the road. Additionally, your windshield cracks approximately once a year, even with careful driving, making you vulnerable to road debris from other vehicles. The front fenders will likely need replacement clips or a more secure fastening system, and the windshield will need to be replaced.

Your Jeep Wrangler lost power while driving at various speeds (20-45 MPH) and didn't respond properly when shifting into gear, causing the check engine light to come on. After an oil and filter change at a service center, the problem happened again. Your dealer diagnosed the issue as a failed transmission that needs replacement. The transmission is responsible for transferring engine power to your wheels, so this repair would likely involve replacing the entire transmission assembly.

Your Jeep has developed multiple serious issues: at 40,000 miles, the rear driver-side brake locked up and got so hot it smoked, which you repaired yourself for $280. You've also had to replace several coil packs around 50,000 miles. Most recently at 66,000 miles, your engine is leaking oil because the plastic oil cooler housing has cracked, with repairs estimated at $1,200-$1,500. The combination of the brake failure and oil leak concerns you as potential fire hazards. Fixing the oil cooler will require replacing the cracked plastic housing and addressing the brake system issue.

Your Jeep randomly won't start and requires a jump start to get going, even after driving around all day. The battery and alternator have both been tested and came back fine, but there's no pattern to predict when the problem will occur. This unpredictable starting issue could leave you stranded in unfamiliar locations. The fix may involve diagnosing the starter motor, electrical connections, or other components in the starting system.

Your transmission makes a clunking noise when shifting gears, and your ABS warning light is on. Your brake pedal vibrates or rumbles when you try to braking, making the car feel unsafe to drive. The problem appears to be a faulty ABS control module that needs to be replaced or repaired.

Your ABS and traction control warning lights stay on, and your emergency brake light sometimes activates, putting your Jeep into "limp mode" where it runs in a limited capacity. This is concerning since you drive at highway speeds up to 55 mph for mail delivery. A mechanic replaced the rear wheel sensors based on computer diagnostics, but the problem persists—the ABS module itself needs replacement, though Jeep parts are on back order with potentially over a year wait time. The fix will require replacing the ABS control module once it becomes available.